The hunt to catch the killer of three young women in the Port Talbot area in 1973 and the remarkable story of how - in the first case of its kind - the mystery was solved almost 30 years later using pioneering DNA evidence. Contrasting the policing methods of the 1970s with the forensic breakthroughs of the early 2000s, the series portrays a town dealing with the repercussions of an unsolved case three decades on, and asks if justice can ever truly be found.
Creator: Ed Whitmore · Writer: Ed Whitmore
The hunt to catch the killer of three young women in the Port Talbot area in 1973 and the remarkable story of how - in the first case of its kind - the mystery was solved almost 30 years later using pioneering DNA evidence. Contrasting the policing methods of the 1970s with the forensic breakthroughs of the early 2000s, the series portrays a town dealing with the repercussions of an unsolved case three decades on, and asks if justice can ever truly be found.
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Scott Arthur
Young DC Paul Bethel
Sion Alun Davies
Young Phil 'Bach' Rees
Keith Allen
Dai Williams
Gareth John Bale
DC Geraint Bale
Aneurin Barnard
Joseph Kappen
Kriss Dosanjh
Young Rowan Anwar
Philip Glenister
DCI Paul Bethell
Richard Corgan
DS Chris Wynne
Steffan Rhodri
Phil 'Bach' Rees
Oliver Ryan
DCS Ray Allen
Steve Nicolson
DI Tony Warren
Nia Roberts
Karina Bethell
Yet another British mini-series based on actual events. This follows a cold case that is taken up again due to advances in DNA technology and science. The small team is run by DCI Paul Bethel, who worked on the case the first time around. I confess I was a little confused at first, not immediately realizing that we were watching DCI Bethel in both time frames, past and present. It seems that had a third murder to add to the suspect.Somehow I started out thinking there were two separate investigations, one of which was looking at just the third murder. But once I realized my error I kept up with events just fine. If you watch a lot of British tv as we do you will recognize. Few good supporting actors in the cast. Since this is based on real events, it is funny to see some common police show cliches showing up, such as the detective so dedicated to his job that his marriage suffers. …
Steeltown Murders is a 2023 crime and mystery TV series from the United Kingdom created by Ed Whitmore, starring Scott Arthur, Sion Alun Davies and Keith Allen. It first aired on May 15, 2023. The series has 1 season and 4 episodes on BBC One. Audiences rate it 6.8/10 from 45 votes — mixed to positive.
Steeltown Murders premiered on May 15, 2023.
Steeltown Murders was created by Ed Whitmore.
The main cast includes Scott Arthur, Sion Alun Davies, Keith Allen, Gareth John Bale and Aneurin Barnard.
Steeltown Murders has 1 season (4 episodes). Status: Ended.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 45 ratings, so fans of crime and mystery titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: 2 wins & 3 nominations total
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
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| S1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.8 |
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